Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated September 10, 2026.
| Maine | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $77,480 | $86,427 | -10% |
| Median hourly wage | $37.25 | $41.55 | -10% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $79,794.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Accountant in Maine is $77,480, or about $37.25 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Accountants is $86,427. Maine is -10% below the national median.
Entry-level accountants in Maine typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 3,860 accountant jobs on record and a median salary of $77,480, Maine offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.
By median annual wage, accountants rank 180 of the 634 occupations reported in Maine — higher than 72% of them.
Among occupations in the same job family, Financial Risk Specialists at $141,020, Financial Specialists, All Other at $109,060, Project Management Specialists at $101,830 — all figures are median annual wages for Maine.
No. Every figure on this page is a gross (pre-tax) wage. Maine levies a state income tax, so take-home pay is lower than the gross figures shown here. The state's cost of living index is 110.0 (100 = national average).
By median annual wage, accountants rank 180 of the 634 occupations reported in Maine — higher than 72% of them.
| Occupation in the same job family | Median in Maine | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Financial Risk Specialists | $141,020 | — |
| Financial Specialists, All Other | $109,060 | $1,250 |
| Project Management Specialists | $101,830 | $2,620 |
| Labor Relations Specialists | $96,680 | $210 |
| Insurance Underwriters | $95,510 | $520 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $88,320 | $710 |
Maine levies a state income tax, so take-home pay is lower than the gross figures shown here. The state's cost of living index is 110.0 (100 = national average).
Ranking and comparison figures come from the same BLS OEWS release as the rest of this page, which covers 634 occupations in Maine.